Netanyahu Said 'There Will Be Blows' In Response To Houthi Missile Attack Near Israel바카라�s Airport

A missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck near the main terminal of Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, Israeli authorities confirmed to BBC.

The rare breach of Israeli air defenses triggered immediate alarm, with sirens sounding across multiple regions. Unverified footage posted online showed cars pulling over near the airport, located just outside Tel Aviv, as a projectile landed and created a thick plume of black smoke.

Israeli media, citing emergency services, reported that four people were injured in the blast and two others sustained injuries while rushing to a shelter.

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant responded forcefully to the incident, stating: 바카라�Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger.바카라�

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree later claimed responsibility, declaring on state television that the Israeli airport was 바카라�no longer safe for air travel.바카라�

Ben Gurion Airport, which had briefly suspended operations, has since reopened for flights.

The Israeli Air Force said it is investigating how the missile managed to evade its interception systems. Local media shared footage showing a large crater at the impact site.

A Houthi ballistic missile landed 75 meters from Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv, according to NDTV. It bypassed four layers of air defence and reportedly hit a grove adjacent to an access road within the airport's perimeter, creating a 25-metre deep crater.

Though the Houthis have routinely launched missile attacks toward Israel in recent months, often in solidarity with Hamas amid the conflict in Gaza, direct hits on Israeli territory바카라�especially near such a critical infrastructure바카라�remain extremely rare.

Since November 2023, the Houthis have also been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, prompting a U.S.-led bombing campaign supported by the UK in an effort to curb their aggression.

What did Prime Minister Netanyahu say?

In a video posted to his X account, Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel said, "we have acted in the past, and we will act in the future. I cannot detail everything. The United States, in coordination with us, is also acting against them. It's not a one-and-done, but there will be blows."

He added that the retaliation will not be  'one-and-done' situation, instead "there will be blows" in response to the attack, NDTV reported.

Air India Diverts Flight, Suspends Operation Till May 6

Air India on X posted that due to consequent developments in Tel Aviv this morning, their operations to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended with immediate effect till 6th May 2025 for safety reasons.

"Our colleagues on ground are assisting customers and helping them with alternative arrangements. Customers booked on our flights with valid tickets between 4th and 6th May 2025 will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling or full refunds for cancellation," the post mentioned.

Furthermore, Air India also diverted a flight flying from New Delhi to Tel Aviv on Sunday. It was redirected to Abu Dhabi, Times of India reported.

The Boeing Flight AI136 was scheduled to land approximately one hour before the incident occurred. PTI reported that the flight will be coming back to Delhi.